Umpire’s eight-ball cricket overs counter, Lyrebird brand, c.1930s.
Object Type
Sporting equipment/Scoring equipment/Counter
Date Used
Circa 1930s
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Circular metal overs counter. Front of counter is imprinted with the word 'LYREBIRD'. Button in the form of a knob protrudes from top of case. There is a triangular fixing on knob to allow for the counter to be attached to a chain. Paper inside casing is printed with the numbers 1 through to 8, which are selected one by one when the button at the top of the counter is depressed. Number 1 to 7 are in black text, whilst 8 is in red. Circular opening in metal casing at top edge of front of counter has a small circular plastic cover, and displays the currently selected number.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 70 W: 50 D: 17mm (H: 2 3/4 W: 1 15/16 D: 11/16")
Date Used
Circa 1930s
Location
In storage
Registration No
M16759
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